KPRC2 Rilwan Balogun

KPRC2 Rilwan Balogun

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Rilwan Balogun is a reporter at KPRC.

05/24/2026

History buffs, this is too cool. Tomorrow is the last day to see some of the founding documents like an engraving of the Declaration of Independence and more at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. It was pretty neat to see their signatures.

05/23/2026

UPDATE: The suspect is in custody.

Multiple individuals have been shot at an active shooter incident in Montgomery County at Nottingham Street in the eastern part of the county near I-69 and SH 99, the sheriff’s office says

05/23/2026

I've never seen so many lightning strikes.

In the 4-5am hour, I couldn't keep up with the amount of lightning strikes we saw.

05/22/2026

HISD parent claims her 8-year-old was choked by a security guard. While visiting the school, we noticed the gates were open. This matters because a few months ago, two students walked off campus and apparently went several blocks away.

05/22/2026

Houston drivers need to do better.
I just watched someone cut two drivers off while getting over two lanes to make the exit.

They almost got hit! **I’m in the passenger seat**

05/21/2026

You've voted in November, December, January, March, April, and May and the bill keeps growing. Harris County has spent nearly $5 million on elections and that doesn't include the upcoming runoff, and it's coming straight out of your property taxes.

So why does this keep happening, and is there a way to stop it? I'm taking a look at the mounting cost of repeat elections and whether a voting system already used in Alaska and New York City could save Houston taxpayers millions, if Texas politicians are willing to act.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/21/eight-elections-in-less-than-a-year-the-rising-cost-of-voting-in-harris-county/

Gas smell reported in Tomball after reports of ‘release’ in Channelview area 05/21/2026

A strong smell of natural gas reported across parts of Tomball this afternoon led to multiple emergency responses, including evacuations at a Lone Star College campus, according to officials.

Gas smell reported in Tomball after reports of ‘release’ in Channelview area A strong smell of natural gas reported across parts of the Houston area Thursday afternoon led to multiple emergency responses, including evacuations at a Lone Star College campus, according to officials.

He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever 05/21/2026

There are so many layers to this investigation.

Houston Housing Authority CEO resigned after KPRC2 Amy Davis revealed $4.2 million tied to mismanagement and waste. Then the former CEO went to Michigan where his contract includes a notable clause: “Termination will not be considered for matters that originated at previous agencies prior to employment with FHC.”

He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever Reaction poured in after KPRC 2’s latest investigation into former Houston Housing Authority CEO David Northern — with viewers demanding accountability and urging reporters to keep up the pressure.

05/21/2026
Counterfeit Rolex, Cartier and Louis Vuitton items worth up to $300K linked to Houston store, records show 05/20/2026

Owners of a Houston jewelry store is charged with selling counterfeit Rolex watches, Omega watches, Louis Vuitton case and wallet, items court records say cost between $150,000 to $300,000

Counterfeit Rolex, Cartier and Louis Vuitton items worth up to $300K linked to Houston store, records show Investigators say counterfeit luxury watches, jewelry and accessories allegedly sold at a Houston jewelry store were worth less than $300,000.

05/20/2026

This is too funny not to share. I was juggling too much this morning and put my banana in my shoe. I forgot the shoe in the car, in the newsroom, I said - “oh I left my banana in my shoe” imagine the looks I got 😂😂

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